The world’s bestselling teenage spy takes on a new and daring mission.
When his best friend Tom is abducted, Alex Rider is given an ultimatum by Nightshade – a sinister cult of assassins with a score to settle. But what twisted evil are they planning, and how is it connected to a… read more
A stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.
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2024, Cambridge, England
Billy’s got problems. A Levels, a mum who checked out of parenting a while ago, and then… there’s what Billy’s done to Cass, her person. Some secrets are too toxic to keep, but there’s no way Billy can let this one loose.
1974, Famagusta, Cyprus
Anna’s a good… read more
When twelve-year-old Estie is expelled from school, she's sent to stay with her aunt in Scotland over the summer. Even though nobody, not even her mum, asked to hear her side of the story.
Estie's determined to keep her barriers up and stick to herself until the holidays are over. But when she… read more
Use this toolkit to find key messaging and suggested social media posts to join in World Book Night online. read more
Are there volunteering opportunities available at your library this summer to support the Summer Reading Challenge? Use this eye-catching poster to let people know!
The Reading Agency is an Approved Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme. This means that when young people… read more
Download this school assembly presentation and tell pupils all about Marvellous Makers – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge!
This download contains the ready to share version of the presentation, there is also one you can customise for your region (link below).
The presentations are… read more
This information pack contains key information for schools about Marvellous Makers – this year’s Summer Reading Challenge – including benefits for pupils and next steps for teachers.
Libraries, please note that you can edit page 3 to include details of your local offer.
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Help spread the word about the Summer Reading Challenge!
Send a newsletter to staff at your local schools. You can download this template and customise it to suit your local needs.
The template is available in Word format. read more
Welcome to BIGG SCHOOL!
Lola and Evie have been BFF since they were babies. When Lola discovers that they're in different classes at their new school, it's a total disaster! Lola is forced to sit next to Daniel, the most annoying boy on the planet. Worse still, Evie makes a brand new friend –… read more
Life isn’t easy for Daniel Littleton. His mum always seems to be ill, his dad is always working and his little twin sisters drive him up the wall! At school, Daniel feels like he’s the only kid in his friendship group without the latest trainers or model of X-Box. Worse of all, his mates are… read more
Gollancz is the UK’s #1 Sci-fi, Fantasy & Horror publisher, bringing you epic books by the likes of Brandon Sanderson, Victoria Aveyard, Patrick Rothfuss, Joe Abercrombie, Natasha Pulley, and many more. Its fan-favourite festival GollanczFest returns on 16 March, and to celebrate, we’re… read more